The questions in this paper will be of Objective (Multiple Answer) types and the questions are set in English as well as Hindi.

Paper II – General Studies, Essay and Comprehension: 200 marks

The Paper II consists question on Precis Writing, Comprehension and Essay. Candidates can opt to write Essay part of this paper in English or Hindi while the other parts of the paper like the Precis Writing, Comprehension Components, and other communications/language skills should be answered only in English.

Note:

Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Paper.

Candidates should ensure that they write the answers in the medium allowed by the Commission particularly for paper II.

No marks will be awarded for answers written in a medium other than the one allowed in the paper which is either English or Hindi.

In the Attendance Lists, candidates should indicate the language they will be writing the Essay Component of the Paper II.

If candidates write the essay component of the paper II in any different language other than mentioned in the Attendance Lists in such case, candidates will not be awarded any marks.

Candidates who are declared qualified in the written examination will be summoned for Physical Standards/Physical Efficient Tests and Medical Standards Tests. Candidates who meet the mentioned Physical Standards will be allowed to take the Physical Efficiency Tests as indicated below.

Physical Efficiency Tests (PET)

Sl No.

Physical Test

Males

Female

a.

100 Meters race

In 16 secs

In 18 secs

b.

800 Meters race

In 3 mns 45 sec

In 4 mns 45 sec

c.

Long Jump

3.5 meters (3 Chances given)

3.0 meters (3 Chances given)

d.

Shot Put (7.26 Kgs)

4.5 Meters

Note:

Pregnancy at the time of PET will be a disqualification and pregnant candidates will be rejected.

The Physical Standards/Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests will be conducted at various centers (will be notified to candidates after the results of the written examination) under the supervision of a Nodal Authority who is appointed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Any requests or appeals by the candidates will be entertained only against the Medical Standard Tests and the appeal should be made to the Appellate Authority who is designated by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The appeal should be made within a period of 15 days from the date of declaration of the results of the PET and Medical Standards Tests.

Interview /Personality Test – 150 Marks

Candidates who are declared qualified in the Medical Standards Test will be called for the Interview/Personality Test which will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates allowed to appear before the “Review Medical Board” after appealing the Appellate Authority are also called for the Interview/Personality Test for the time being.

Final Selection/Merit

The final rank or merit list will be drawn based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the Written Examination and Interview/Personality Test.